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BBC New Comedy Award
- Radio stand-up
- BBC Radio 4 Extra / BBC Radio 2 / BBC Radio 4
- 2011 - 2023
- 77 episodes (11 series)
The BBC's nationwide search to find the best in new stand-up comedy talent. Stars Mark Watson and Patrick Kielty.
- Due to return for 2024
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2018, Episode 1 - Heat 1 - London
The first heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, recorded at Up the Creek Comedy Club in London and hosted by Dane Baptiste. The acts are: Amy Matthews, Archie Henderson, Ben Lawrence, Benji Waterstones, Dan Offen, Jake Baker, Jess Bray, Mo Saffaf, Rachel Wheeley and Thanyia Moore.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 6th July 2018
- Time
- 10:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
Dane Baptiste | Host / Presenter |
Steve Bennett | Guest |
Holly Walsh | Guest |
Victoria Lloyd | Guest |
Benji Waterhouse (as Benji Waterstones) | Self |
Amy Matthews | Self |
Archie Henderson | Self |
Ben Lawrence | Self |
Dan Offen | Self |
Jake Baker | Self |
Jess Bray | Self |
Mo Saffaf | Self |
Rachel Wheeley | Self |
Thanyia Moore | Self |
Lyndsay Fenner | Producer |